Edith Bowman announced as host of Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025, as tickets go on sale for the glittering ceremony

Acclaimed broadcaster Edith Bowman has been announced as the host of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025, as tickets for the highly anticipated annual celebration go on sale today, Monday, 28th April. The celebration of Scotland’s very best food and drink producers will take place on Thursday, 4th September. The prestigious Awards will […]

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The advantages of stainless steel for corrugated tube heat exchangers

By Carmen Nicolás, Components Sales Manager, HRS Heat Exchangers In theory, modern heat exchangers can be made from a wide range of materials, including copper, copper/nickel, aluminium, carbon steel and stainless steel. In this article we consider why this is the case, and in particular the major benefits of thin-wall corrugated tube heat exchangers made […]

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Craemer UN pallet boxes for safe lithium logistics

Accumulators and batteries containing lithium require highly sensitive handling in strict accordance with legislation. For logistical processes surrounding production, storage, transport and disposal of dangerous goods, the plastics pioneer Craemer provides safe pallet boxes made of polyethylene (PE). Ideally suited for such logistics processes: The certified and UN-approved boxes for dangerous goods (4H2, 11H2, 50H), […]

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Gemak Sets New Standards in UK Whey Processing

Gemak has successfully completed “Project Dragon”—a state-of-the-art whey, milk and cream processing with CIP units for South Caernarfon Creameries (SCC) in North Wales. From its inception to commissioning, this project highlights a transformative journey in the UK dairy industry, setting new benchmarks in efficiency and environmental stewardship. The Genesis of Project Dragon South Caernarfon Creameries, […]

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i2r further invests in its Ultra container range with new large-format edition

Leading aluminium tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has strengthened its award-winning Ultra container range by launching a new 260mm x 260mm x 50mm profile. Designed for large, ready-to-cook family meals and multi-portion food products, this latest format combines enhanced strength with lightweight performance, offering food manufacturers a high-quality solution for demanding applications. Developed in response […]

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Simple Packaging Boosts Recycling Rates

Recent research shows that simple is best when it comes to recycling. Packaging made from a single material such as drinks cans, glass bottles and cardboard boxes are some of the most recycled items in the UK, with 81% of aluminium beverage cans and 69.8% of glass now being recycled according to Environment Agency data.  This is […]

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Easyfairs UK brings Packaging Innovations to the masses

Following a record-breaking event, the packaging industry can now access more than 18 hours of educational content direct from the show floor.  Easyfairs UK is keeping the momentum going following the record-breaking edition of Packaging Innovations & Empack earlier this year, with more than 18 hours of educational video content recorded direct from the show […]

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